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EY09 NVB

2009 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,466 mi
Last recorded90,466 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 NVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 90,466 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 84,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

bonnet stay missing

Fail 25 Nov 2024 84,713 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

bonnet stay missing

Pass 20 Nov 2023 76,134 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 76,070 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 69,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 62,598 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 56,335 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 51,621 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 49,017 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 43,516 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 35,612 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 29,993 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 27,563 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 24,468 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 21,396 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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EY09 NVB is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 57,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY09 NVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EY09 NVB registered?

EY09 NVB is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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The MOT history for EY09 NVB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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